Gun.Smoke on the NES is one of those arcade-style shooters that feels way ahead of its time. You play as a lone gunslinger in a Wild West setting, blasting through bandits on horseback, dodging bullets, and picking up power-ups like faster pistols or spread shots. The isometric view makes it a little tricky to line up shots at first, but once you get the hang of it, the chaos is super satisfying.

It’s got that classic Capcom arcade energy—fast, tough, and packed with little details like stagecoaches exploding in the background. And yeah, you can totally see how this laid some groundwork for later Western games. Just don’t expect a deep story—it’s all about quick reflexes and surviving waves of outlaws. Still holds up if you’re into old-school shooters.